A pinch worthy moment...seeing our home in Veranda Magazine!
On Monday Kelly from our shop called to tell me that a box of several copies of the July/August 2011 issue of Veranda Magazine arrived. On the top of the package was a hand written note from Veranda's Editor-in-Cheif Dara Caponigro thanking us for giving them our home to feature in Veranda. Pinch, pinch!
I was running around to meetings that morning, but fortunately Steve was able to rush into the shop to see the feature. I made him describe every page to me over the phone!
The main space is featured prominently in the article. Steve's paintings set the tone for the room.
I love Lisa Romerein's image of our Master bedroom closet. Everyone at Veranda was amazed that we turned a pair of Swedish doors into a full closet!
This is the final image of our 8 page feature. I still think of Joni every time I see our mirror. She spotted it during our shopping trip to Round Top.
This is only a preview of the feature! The article is beautifully written by Mario Lopez-Cordero. We spoke with Mario over the phone, but the conversation felt like a comfortable chat with an old friend.
Steve and I couldn't be more thrilled to be included in this issue of Veranda with our favorite designer, John Saladino's recent project on the cover!
Thank you to everyone at Veranda Magazine for this honor!
A few of my favorite Veranda women... Decoration and Design Editor Leslie Newsom, Editor of Decoration and Special Events Carolyn Englefield, Founding Editor Lisa Newsom, and Editor-in-Cheif Dara Caponigro.
xo
Brooke
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Congratulations, Brooke! Can't wait to get my copy!
Teresa
xoxo
Posted by: Splendid Sass | June 17, 2011 at 08:29 AM
CONGRATULATIONS BROOKE!!!! I can't wait to get my copy!!! How exciting for you - and very much deserved! Congrats, again! xo,
A
Posted by: Artie | June 17, 2011 at 08:38 AM
Congratulations Brooke and Steve! I love your weekend house so much, and can't wait until the Ojai house is built because I know that is going to be spectacular.
(thanks for the shout out - i get more mileage out of that mirror - you would have seen it yourself if i didn't first.)
hehe!!
Joni
Posted by: cotedetexas | June 17, 2011 at 08:47 AM
How exciting. We can't wait to get our issue! The preview looks fabulous!
Posted by: under spanish moss | June 17, 2011 at 08:55 AM
Congrats you two!! How wonderful!
Posted by: Michelle @ Sweet Something | June 17, 2011 at 09:29 AM
SO exciting Brooke!! Can't wait to see it - don't have my copy yet! The preview you showed looks simply fabulous!! You and Veranda are a perfect match!!
Posted by: quintessence | June 17, 2011 at 09:36 AM
Congratulations Brooke and Steve! I'm thrilled for you two, so much talent. I'm excited to visit your home via Veranda.
I love the preview pics you shared.
Karen
Posted by: Karen | June 17, 2011 at 09:40 AM
*** Hallelujah!!! This is just TOOO FUN for Y*O*U annnnnd US!!! Can't wait for my issue!!! (And for those of us who ordered your new BOOK, how much longer til we receive it??? I just can't WAIT!)...
Brooke n' Steve, you & your incredible talents make things SOOOOO DELIGHTFUL for EVERYONE!!!!... As always, THANK YOU!!!
XOXO,
Linda, Jim, "Belle" and GSP puppy "Marnie", in AZ *
bellesmom1234@comcast.net
Posted by: Linda in AZ * | June 17, 2011 at 09:51 AM
Congratulations Brooke! I'm off to buy my copy. Thanks for the preview! ~Delores
Posted by: Delores | June 17, 2011 at 10:40 AM
congratulations brooke and steve! i got my issue yesterday and loved seeing your getaway in there. well deserved. pam
Posted by: pam | June 17, 2011 at 10:48 AM
Congratulations! Can't wait for the issue to arrive!
Posted by: French Basketeer | June 17, 2011 at 11:08 AM
I just went to my mailbox and thank goodness the magazine arrived today! Congratulations on such a wonderful feature. So well deserved! Thank you also for taking time out of your day to speak to me. You are such an inspiration! xo
Posted by: Marianne {Style For Living} | June 17, 2011 at 11:20 AM
How exciting Brooke! Thanks for the heads up - I have not gotten my issue yet. I would have had a heart attack, so thanks for the advance notice...of course I would have recognized your rooms! xo Terri
Posted by: Terri | June 17, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Congrats, Brooke! I have not received my copy yet.....*love* Veranda!
Posted by: Ricki Jill Treleaven | June 17, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Again and again and again you two amaze me!!! Omni-spectacular!
Posted by: Chris | June 17, 2011 at 12:56 PM
Congratulations! Everything you guys do is beautiful! Wanda
Posted by: Wanda Crossley | June 17, 2011 at 01:33 PM
Congratulations to you Brooke and Steve, You have such impeccable style. I will buy a copy when it comes out in Australia. Leahxx
Posted by: Leah | June 17, 2011 at 02:21 PM
Congratulations! How exciting! I'll definitely be picking up this issue :)
Posted by: lisaroy | June 17, 2011 at 02:40 PM
Congratulations, Brooke. We just got our copy of Veranda so we'll be lingering over the glossy pages. So great to see your work!
Posted by: Valerie Thomas | June 17, 2011 at 02:42 PM
LOVE it!
You have shown us your house so many times, yet it looks new and exciting and fresh!
And Steve did the photography!
Wow and wow!
Well deserved darlings, well deserved.
xo xo from your biggest fan in New Orleans
Posted by: Visual Vamp | June 17, 2011 at 02:43 PM
This is WILD! Just this moment I "finished" reading my "VERANDA" magazine...and just "so pleased" to read about Oxnard!! I mean, it was just so surreal when I looked at the photos and then did a "double take" to see your home. Another, "ah-hah" moment. franki
Posted by: Franki Parde | June 17, 2011 at 02:49 PM
My warmest congrats to the lovely couple, well deserved.
I have to text my husband at O'hare right away to get me a copy to bring with him home to Stockholm, if I'm lucky I might have it on my desk tomorrow afternoon.
I wish you and your family a great trip to France and Belgium, you will adore it!
XX
Ingela
Posted by: Love Your Homes | June 17, 2011 at 04:09 PM
So very happy for you both, well deserved...what's next? It is so exciting to follow blogger friends adventures and success. Ciao!
Posted by: Brillante | June 17, 2011 at 04:16 PM
Hi Brooke, Congratulations a million times over!! WE do know how things evolve, but to have John Saladino be the cover feature when your powder room was inspired by his design aesthetic must be more than a simple coincidence. xoxo, Mary
Posted by: mary | June 17, 2011 at 04:19 PM
Congratulations!! Your home is just beautiful!!
Posted by: Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking | June 17, 2011 at 05:26 PM
Not surprised at all, Brooke. I'm not much of an imitator or overly obsessive follower of anyone, because as a designer, I consider myself unique, but if there was only one I could imitate, I'd choose you! (And your fabulously talented other half!)
Excited for you!
Xo,
Linsey
Posted by: LLH Designs | June 17, 2011 at 05:39 PM
Congratulations Brooke - I just got my copy today and it is a really stunning home...just beautiful, you guys are so lucky! :))
Posted by: Sarah | June 17, 2011 at 05:59 PM
Congratulations! I am going to go to the newstand tomorrow! Happy Weekend!
Posted by: Ivy Lane | June 17, 2011 at 07:53 PM
Well, today I was busy and did not have time over lunch for my usual quick peek at my blogs...so I missed your announcement. Happily, with my afternoon cup of tea I am devouring the new issue of Veranda....and hold on I seem to recognize the paintings, the dining room and the ornament over the bed...it is OUR Brooke in Veranda!!!!!!!!!! How fantastic for you both - CONGRATULATIONS!
Nancy
Posted by: Nancy M. Toon | June 17, 2011 at 08:39 PM
So happy for you both...congratulations!! This is something very specal to look forward to, can't wait to see it!
xo J~
Posted by: Jessica | June 17, 2011 at 09:56 PM
How fabulous for you both. Your energy is the best. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
Posted by: peggy braswell | June 17, 2011 at 09:57 PM
Aww, congratulations Brooke, even your weekend home is gorgeous and you all deserve this honor.
Have a wonderful pinch worthy weekend!
Posted by: Acquired Objects | June 18, 2011 at 04:00 AM
Well it is evident that you guys are "rock stars"...and I can not wait to get my hands on a copy! Enjoy your weekend.
Posted by: Sherry Hart | June 18, 2011 at 04:14 AM
So exciting, can't wait to get my copy in the mail!! Beautiful, and I love the closet!
x
Maria
Posted by: Maria Killam | June 18, 2011 at 06:04 AM
Brooke and Steve, Congratulations!! I love Veranda and have subscribed for years, can't wait to get my copy this month to see your home in there!!So exciting,Kathysue
Posted by: kathysue | June 18, 2011 at 06:57 AM
so very stunning, especially the space with the antique swedish doors. so thrilled for you both...donna
Posted by: a perfect gray | June 18, 2011 at 06:58 AM
Brooke- Yes, the John Saladino home was stunning (and had that big budget- what spaces!), but your Oxnard home was the real star of the issue. Real. Clean. Collected. I'm amazed at how visually dramatic your spaces are, yet easy to live in too, which is a hard line to balance.
And the text was great, too. I would love to see a "before" of that fireplace. The way the rustic texture of stone is still seen underneath the white is so stylish and such a great backdrop.
I would have chose the image on page 99 for the cover!
Loretta
Posted by: Loretta Fontaine | June 18, 2011 at 08:15 AM
Congratulations Brooke! The spread looks beautiful- I can't wait to see it!! I have worked with Lisa Romerein before and she is a wonderful photographer (and so nice)
I can't believe this, but I think you actually bought the Swedish shutters that I had a "hold" on a few years ago!! Did you get them in the Swedish shop in the back of "Lucca Antiques" on La Cienega??
xx SP
Posted by: Slim Paley | June 18, 2011 at 09:57 AM
I loved seeing your home in V. It should have been the cover! Best of the issue for sure! Congrats!!!
Posted by: room service ~ decorating 101 | June 18, 2011 at 01:10 PM
today i opened my latest veranda....always exciting......and instantly thought OMG!
brooke, you and steve are becoming/are the rock stars of design and architecture oh and gardening, and........... to any of your fans that read this; brooke is KIND and NICE! the best of all worlds. congratulations dear friend
xo
debra
Posted by: debra philli[s | June 18, 2011 at 01:13 PM
Thank you for all of you wonderful comments. It's such a gift to be able to share this moment with all of you. Steve and I both believe that this wouldn't have happened without you!
xo
Brooke
Posted by: velvet and linen | June 18, 2011 at 09:23 PM
Congratulations to you both ! I will try to find the magazine here. I want to read it !!!
xo
Anci
Posted by: Anci | June 18, 2011 at 11:13 PM
Oh, Happy Day.
Now I know why I love "Vernada" they have good taste.
Sweet, enjoy the moment.
Posted by: teresa | June 19, 2011 at 03:58 AM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Beth | June 19, 2011 at 06:39 AM
um, hello there fancy pants! what a beautiful capture of your home. i'm impressed... and slightly jealous! :)
thanks for giving us a peek.. can't wait to see the full article.
xo- lauren
Posted by: aspiringkennedy | June 19, 2011 at 08:46 AM
Wait, wait I want to celebrate you too!!!! I am so VERY proud of you both! What a testiment to your work and your impeccable taste and style. I have not received my copy yet - but I am going straight to your feature once I get it.
Brooke, it is such an honor to know you.
Warm hugs to you both,
P.S The closet vignette is stunning & so brilliant!
Posted by: Splendid Willow | June 19, 2011 at 11:17 AM
I did an "instant replay" of your reaction when you saw my house in "House Beautiful"!!
I SHRIEKED!!!!!! Probably scared the chickens! That house looks fantastic!!! I LOVE what you did to that fireplace/chimney!!! I would love to see the "before"!!!! I bet it was an eyesore!
congratulations......you so deserve it!!! Have a wonderful trip! It sounds fantastic!!
XXOO
Posted by: penelopebianchi | June 19, 2011 at 01:04 PM
Congratulations once more ;) I really think you did a great job on the Swedish doors It looks beautiful.. I was thnkin today maybe to use an old door from a school class cupboard into a frame of white painted stones... a bit south european idea what you think ;)
Posted by: desiree | June 19, 2011 at 03:07 PM
Hi, Brooke. I spoke with you about my home in Carmel some years ago. I really enjoy your photos of Carmel homes. I am familiar with quite a few of them. I wanted to share with you the name of my favorite home accessories store in nearby Los Gatos. It's called BIANCO. Imagine creams and whites and soft grays as the palette for all kinds of home decor. She stocks my favorite line of Vietri dishware. Her complimentary gift wrap is beautiful & distinctive. At Christmas, the store is amazing! I'm always so excited to recieve a gift from this unique shop. Hope you get the chance to visit BIANCO and hope you love it as much as I do.
Posted by: Diane Edwards | June 19, 2011 at 03:35 PM
I was absolutely, positively elated when I opened my Veranda and found your stunning home- okay, I think I squealed;)! It is a gorgeous feature on your beautiful home and I loved how Steve's paintings popped on the pages. The story was great, the styling was great and the photography was great (Steve as architect, designer, artist and photog?!! you're killing me!) Such a talent the two of you- Congratulations on such a wonderful feature in one of my longtime favorite magazines (I've subscribed since I was probably 25 years old- it was my design bible in my early years;)
xxjoan
Posted by: for the love of a house | June 19, 2011 at 05:30 PM
Congratulations to Team Gianetti! I cant wait to page through my own copy (will have to wait a while for the mags to reach us in Cape Town). What a lovely advert for your talent. All the best for your future!
Posted by: noreen | June 20, 2011 at 02:17 AM
Congrats you two.Really wonderful. I will try to find the magazine here. I want to read it.
Posted by: PPI | June 20, 2011 at 03:53 AM
Congratulations, Brooke! I got my issue in the mail Friday and have been pouring over it ever since-beautiful!
Posted by: Kelly@Bungalow Blue | June 20, 2011 at 06:57 AM
Congrats Brooke!
That was a wonderful article, loved all the pics!
Have a wonderful week,
L.
Posted by: La Maison Fou | June 20, 2011 at 07:38 AM
This is SO very exciting! Congratulations!!! xo
Posted by: natasha {schue love} | June 20, 2011 at 02:07 PM
Of course everything begins with your relaxed, pulled together spaces, mixing high and low. The real magic is you, Steve, the kids and the chickens. Every time I talk about you with other bloggers, the universal comment is that you are amazingly approachable, sweet and generous. You can pinch yourself for talent, but your gift is your genuine love for people. There are climbers and there are "raisers." You and Steve are raisers. You sweep us all along with you. You mix your sweet little flea market find people with designers and media, in a fresh democratic way. For once, authenticity flies, and you guys are more of a movement than an institution.
Proud to know you,
Liz
Posted by: Dovecote Decor | June 20, 2011 at 05:30 PM
Sincerest congratulations. I got the issue today at work and showed it to my fellow non-blogger designers. I felt like I knew you, being a loyal reader! It looks breathtaking. I hope many more good things come your way because of Veranda. :)
Posted by: Carol@SofasandSage | June 20, 2011 at 05:47 PM
Brooke~
Congratulations along with all the many others in your fan club. Your home looks beautiful, all of it, the colors the art work, and so on. Great featuring Team Giannetti, I hope success of this magnitude doesn't change a thing about you. Gorgeous work and as always, great ideas for me to mull over for myself.
Best, xoxo
Pat
Posted by: Pat Dodd Ryan | June 21, 2011 at 12:17 PM
Brooke, I am so thrilled for you and Steve. I absolutely love your blog, and your gorgeous taste, and it is only fitting that your home should be featured in Veranda...truly a dream. The reclaimed Swedish doors are simply spectacular...can hardly wait to get my copy so I can savor every detail!!
Posted by: designchic | June 21, 2011 at 06:24 PM
FELICITATIONS .. This article and the photos look fantastic . I love your before - after post
Posted by: le petit cabinet de curiosites | June 23, 2011 at 01:21 PM